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KIA Ceed Hatchback 1.5T GDi ISG GT-Line 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1482
Trim	GT-Line
Price	£24,315
Engine Power - BHP	158
Acceleration	8.1
Top Speed	130 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129
Length	4325 mm
Width	1800 mm
Height	1442 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1380 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" touchscreen satellite navigation including telematics
4.2" supervision colour cluster display
Apple car play/Android Auto with voice control
Bluetooth with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming
Cruise control + speed limiter
Driver attention warning
Emergency call service
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian
Kia connected services featuring TomTom live
Lane keep assist
Motor driven power steering
Outside temperature gauge
Rear parking sensor
Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
Service interval indicator
Trip computer

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Intelligent Stop and Go

Entertainment

6 speaker audio system
DAB Radio with MP3
Illuminated USB ports
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB Fast Charger in Front Centre Console
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Air intake with black accent lower lip
All-round Electric Windows with Front Auto Up & Down Function
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour exterior door handles
Body coloured rear roof spoiler with high gloss black trim
Chrome window surround
Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED Indicators
Front fog lights
Heated rear window with timer
High beam assist
High Gloss Black and Satin Chrome Radiator Grille
High gloss black door mirrors
High gloss black side sill mouldings
Illuminated front door handles
LED daytime running lights
LED High-mounted Brake Light
LED rear fog light
LED rear lights
Privacy glass (rear side windows and rear screen)
Projection headlights
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear bumper with dual exhaust
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted glass
Wide view drivers door mirror
Windscreen Washer Level Warning

Interior Features

12V socket in luggage compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 x passenger assist grips
60/40 split folding rear seat
All-round height adjustable headrests
Aluminium pedals
Black headlining
Centre console storage box/armrest
Cloth/faux leather upholstery
Cupholders in centre console
Cupholders in rear armrest
Dash illumination dimmer switch
Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination & Ticket Holder
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Driver's seat height adjuster
Dual Height Luggage Area Floor
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Faux leather door trim
Front and rear door storage
Front map light with sunglasses case
Front Passenger Seat Height Adjuster
Front seat and rear pockets
Gear shift indicator
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
Leather D-Cut steering wheel with grey stitching
Leather gearshift
Leather handbrake
Luggage area light
Luggage area parcel shelf
Luggage hooks
Rear centre armrest
Rear coat hooks
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat
Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel

Passive Safety

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS)
All round 3-point seatbelts
Dual front side airbags
Dual horn
Electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM)
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Impact sensing auto door unlocking
Rear door child safety locks
Seatbelt reminder warning
Traction control
Twin curtain airbags
Twin front airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system
Engine Immobiliser & Deadlocks
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Speed sensitive auto door locking

Trim

Black high gloss front console tray garnish & door trim
Satin Chrome Fascia Trim

Wheels

17" GT-Line alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.354
HC	0.027
NOx	0.025
Particles	0
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	129

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1482
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High	56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	16E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	85
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	52
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 60 mph (secs)	8.1
Engine Power - BHP	158
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	253
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1442 mm
Length	4325 mm
Wheelbase	2650 mm
Width	1800 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1820 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1291 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	395 l
Max. Loading Weight	440 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1000
Minimum Kerbweight	1380 kg
No. of Seats	5

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